Doha Dhow Harbor, Al Wakrah was a modest fishing and pearling spot at the period, with between 250 and 300 boats moored there, between 1920 and 1925, according to various government documents.
Dhows are sailing vessels that may be seen all across the Indian Ocean. Although there are variations according to the region of origin, all dhows are built of hardwood planks that are sewn together. Dhows are traditionally three to five tons in weight and require a crew of 12 to 30 sailors. Traditional Qatari dhows are double-masted and cover the whole tonnage spectrum. Traditional Qatari dhows come in a wide range of tonnages, are double-masted, and sail with triangular sails.
